R149 MILLION IMPACT: MARIKANA JOBS PROGRAMME OFFERS BLUEPRINT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS
In the heart of Marikana, a bold pilot programme is delivering more than short-term jobs — it is restoring dignity, rebuilding purpose, and reigniting hope. The Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme, led by the Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has created over 1,275 temporary work opportunities in three […]
EMPOWERING MINING COMMUNITIES: A HUMAN RIGHTS IMPERATIVE
Human Rights Month is a time for reflection and action. It reminds us of our responsibility to uphold the dignity, equality, and well-being of all people. One sector that often falls short in this regard is the mining industry, despite its immense contributions to economies worldwide. While mining generates wealth, too often, the communities that […]